Family therapy, as offered by New Birth Family Counseling, is part of a holistic process aimed at resolving problems through relational healing. This form of therapy is not just about fixing issues within the family system; it's about understanding and making sense of the complex interdependencies that exist within families and how these relationships impact each individual member. Unprocessed trauma affects all family members, and children too.
Systemic Family Therapy (SFT), a holistic approach to family therapy, emphasizes the importance of treating the family as a whole rather than focusing on individual members. This approach recognizes that families are more than the sum of their parts and that each member's actions and emotions can affect the entire family dynamic. By addressing these dynamics, SFT aims to heal relationships and improve the overall functioning of the family unit.
One of the key benefits of this approach is its ability to address current societal pressures, support diversity, and understand the various developmental stages of family members. This integration of broader contexts, based on relationships and social dynamics, offers new perspectives and forms of interdependency, helping families navigate and adapt to changing times. It also plays a significant role in strengthening and celebrating multicultural backgrounds, which can be particularly beneficial in diverse family settings.
Family therapy as a structured form of psychotherapy helps to reduce distress and conflict by improving the systems of interactions between family members. This is especially helpful in situations where a family member is struggling with issues like addiction, medical problems, or mental health diagnoses.
Healing as a family is crucial because the family is often the primary context for learning and development. The strengths and dysfunctions of individuals are deeply influenced by their family of origin. Therefore, healing within the family context can lead to more profound and lasting changes in individual family members, fostering a healthier and more cohesive family unit. Find out more about our unique approach to family therapy by booking a free 15-minute consultation with one of our therapists.
